Calypso Beans Tomato And Poblano Stew Food

TOMATILLO, POBLANO AND HEIRLOOM BEAN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the onions, poblanos, and garlic. Saute until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatillos, fennel, cumin, coriander, oregano, cinnamon, tomatoes, stock, and wine. Simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes. Add the beans. Simmer to heat through. Correct seasoning with salt and pepper. To serve, ladle into warm soup bowls. Garnish with chopped cilantro, fanned avocado slices and lime juice just before serving.

SQUID, TOMATO AND ROASTED POBLANO STEW

Steps:

• Combine the oil, garlic and onion in a large saucepan. Cover and cook over low heat until the onion softens, about 15 minutes. Stir constantly. Add the peppers, tomatoes, wine and marjoram. Cover with 1 quart of cold water. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
• Pass the sauce through a food mill. Add salt, pepper and Tabasco. This recipe can be made ahead of time to this point and kept for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
• One hour before serving, warm the sauce in a large saucepan. Add the potatoes and the squid and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes. Serve in warm bowls garnished with parsley and coriander.